We’re better all round than Hibs

CSABA LASZLO last night turned up the Edinburgh derby heat to boiling point by insisting Hearts are better than Hibs in every department.

PUBLISHED: 00:00, Thu, May 7, 2009

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The Tynecastle boss was responding to suggestions that the Hibees are a more technically gifted side than the Jambos.

But Laszlo blasted: “We are better than them physically, technically and tactically.

“Maybe they were better than us last season, but not now. We have more points than them. When you compare the two teams and the games played already this season, I do not think they are better than us.

“It is not that important to me to compare us with Hibs. All that matters is being better than our opponents in the league table.

“I respect the Hibs manager Mixu Paatelainen and his players but this season we have played the better football. I am looking for my players to show that in this derby.”

Laszlo was dismissive of the problems which have beset Hibs ahead of the game, with several players missing due to injury and suspension.

Hearts are 12 points ahead of the Easter Road side and Laszlo is only concerned about his own team.

“I do not think about Hibs and their worries,” he said. “This is not a normal game because it is a derby.

“We go into this game with two thoughts in our mind – the prestige of winning and earning the points to help us reach the target of getting into Europe. For Hibs it is only one – prestige. They do not have a big chance to get into Europe.”

Laszlo added: “Every game we have played since the start of the season there has been pressure, but that is normal.

“I try to take the pressure off the players all the time because you cannot play the game with fear.

“This is a very important couple of weeks for the club and right now the important thing is to win against Hibs.”

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